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DV59 YKO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,628 mi
Last recorded60,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 YKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 53,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 47,610 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 35,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake cable bracket insecure/corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 35,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake cable bracket insecure/corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 29,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 26,554 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 26,553 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,862 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 14,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 14,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,414 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DV59 YKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV59 YKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV59 YKO registered?

DV59 YKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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